Military expenditure in Liberia
Liberia: Military expenditure was 33.83 million current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in Liberia, 1965–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in Liberia is 33.83 million current LCU, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 45.9% on the previous year and up 132.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Liberia peaked at 62.52 million current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.70 million current LCU, in 1965.
Liberia ranks 164th of 167 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.93 million current LCU | 2.70 million current LCU | 3.05 million current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.79 million current LCU | 3.55 million current LCU | 9.40 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.99 million current LCU | 12.75 million current LCU | 43.35 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 29.35 million current LCU | 22.65 million current LCU | 39.30 million current LCU | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.90 million current LCU | 2.88 million current LCU | 6.74 million current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 13.53 million current LCU | 8.98 million current LCU | 15.18 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.23 million current LCU | 12.90 million current LCU | 62.52 million current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More public sector data for Liberia
- Arms imports 0 SIPRI trend indicator values (2022)
- Military expenditure 0.7% (2024)
- Military expenditure 33.83 million current USD (2024)
- Armed forces personnel, total 2,000 (2020)
- Armed forces personnel 0.1% (2020)
- Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 1 data use score 60 scale 0-100 (2024)
- Intentional homicides 3.09 per 100,000 people (2012)
- Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 3 data products score 71.62 scale 0-100 (2024)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 11.0% (2025)
- Military expenditure 3.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Liberia?
- Military expenditure in Liberia was 33.83 million current LCU in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 62.52 million current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.70 million current LCU in 1965.
- How does Liberia rank for military expenditure?
- Liberia ranks 164th out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military expenditure in local currency at current prices (by calendar year)